, . . fall in love with the author's evocative phrases and descriptions of Mexico.…
High school Spanish teacher Lili leaves her bland life in California behind when her volatile and unpredictable sister disappears. At first full of determination to get answers, Lili's energies are sapped by a parade of suspicious people and the need to generate an income. She slowly slides into her sister's house, clothes, job, and life. Lili is almost too resigned to the situation until she learns a secret that galvanizes her into action again.